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Manisha as Meena Kumari?

Manisha as Meena Kumari?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2003

It's a baby girl for Ali Zafar, Ayesha

It's a baby girl for Ali Zafar, Ayesha

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Did Waheeda Rehman want to marry Dilip Kumar?

Did Waheeda Rehman want to marry Dilip Kumar?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

As Dilip Kumar turns 98 on December 11, Subhash K Jha brings us some lesser known facts about the thespian.

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Given his recent spate of successes and acclaim in solo leads, one would have thought the 12th Fail star would want to make the most of it. Instead, he's keen to shift the focus on his family life.

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved or has the Chanda Mama of folk ditties acquired a whole new meaning?

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Gems you can enjoy from the time he was at his handsome and magnetic best.

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

When the curse of suicide haunted showbiz

When the curse of suicide haunted showbiz

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The likes of iconic actor-director Guru Dutt, South star Silk Smitha, actor Jiah Khan and now, Sushant Singh Rajput gave up on life in the Indian film industry.

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.

That Wonder Woman Called Waheeda Rehman

That Wonder Woman Called Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The luminous Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year,

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

'Ashok Kumar had a great sense of humour'

'Ashok Kumar had a great sense of humour'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

To commemorate 10 years of the Ashok Kumar Foundation, Jehangir Art Gallery, in South Mumbai, is hosting a week-long exhibition of the veteran actor.

Sahir Ludhianvi's priceless notes, poems found in scrap shop!

Sahir Ludhianvi's priceless notes, poems found in scrap shop!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Mumbai-based Film Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit NGO, found these items recently amid a dump of newspapers and magazines at the scrap shop in Juhu and now plans to preserve and exhibit "the archives".

When Directors Appeared In FRONT of the Camera

When Directors Appeared In FRONT of the Camera

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

With dynamic filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap in Onir's I Am, Sujoy Ghosh in Rituparno Ghosh's Satywanweshi and Karan Johar (he also played Shah Rukh Khan's buddy in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) in Kashyap's Bombay Velvet taking on full-fledged roles, we look at some of Hindi cinema's well-known directors and their little-known appearances on celluloid.

'Shyama was very good looking'

'Shyama was very good looking'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'Shyama was an entertaining friend during the shooting and we continued our friendship even after the film was over. During those days, we formed working relationships that lasted beyond the workplace.' Waheeda Rehman pays rich tribute to her late co-star.

Johnny Walker passes away

Johnny Walker passes away

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya Bachchan, Chopras at a film workshop

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya Bachchan, Chopras at a film workshop

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Checkout the guest list.

Yogeshwar Dutt, the man who wrestles and tweets

Yogeshwar Dutt, the man who wrestles and tweets

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

In his most recent gesture, Yogeshwar Dutt refused dowry and took just Rs 1 as shagun for his wedding.

Review: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster is gripping

Review: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster is gripping

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Jimmy Shergill, Randeep Hooda and Mahie Gill fill this film with restless vigour.

'Shekhar will bring much-needed vitality to FTII'

'Shekhar will bring much-needed vitality to FTII'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Shatrughan Sinha, Shabana Azmi laud the move.

Grieving for Kalpana Lajmi

Grieving for Kalpana Lajmi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Family and friends mourn the film-maker's passing.

Aar Paar: A noir comedy

Aar Paar: A noir comedy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

Now, Javed Akhtar to host TV show

Now, Javed Akhtar to host TV show

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

The show's called Classic Legends and will premiere at 7.30 on December 11 on Zee Classic.

When R K Narayan's famous novel became an infamous film, Guide

When R K Narayan's famous novel became an infamous film, Guide

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

The novel has an ambiguous ending, but in the film the man becomes a saint and risks his life as he goes on a fast. He just cannot let down the thousands of people who have faith in him... Arthur J Pais reveals little known facts about Dev Anand's film, Guide.

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.

Rafisaab's 5 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS

Rafisaab's 5 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.

Comedian Johnny Walker dead

Comedian Johnny Walker dead

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

Sparkling spitfireTanuja

Sparkling spitfireTanuja

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

Sai Dutt, Sikky Reddy oust seeded rivals

Sai Dutt, Sikky Reddy oust seeded rivals

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Top junior shuttlers Guru Sai Dutt and Sikky Reddy ousted seeded rivals to enter the men's and women's singles quarter finals of the 1st Tata Open Prize Money All India Badminton tournament on Tuesday.

Meet the first cinematographer to get Phalke award

Meet the first cinematographer to get Phalke award

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

V K Murthy is credited with providing some of Indian cinema's most breathtaking visual moments in classics like Guru Dutt's Kagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam, Baazi, Jaal, Chaudavin Ka Chand, Pyasa, 12 O'Clock and Ziddi.

Will Guzaarish will be the next Kaagaz Ke Phool?

Will Guzaarish will be the next Kaagaz Ke Phool?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Will it join the ranks of

'Working with Rahman is an adventure'

'Working with Rahman is an adventure'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Author Nasreen Munni Kabir talks about her book on the star composer, A R Rahman: The Spirit of Music.

Rahman: I was forced to become a musician

Rahman: I was forced to become a musician

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Here's an excerpt from the composer's official biography, A R Rahman: The Spirit of Music.

Best of Rediff Movies!

Best of Rediff Movies!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2004

A look at the top movies stories this week.

Is Lagaan the most underrated film of all time?

Is Lagaan the most underrated film of all time?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Tell us!

Which star should be immortalised on screen?

Which star should be immortalised on screen?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Tell us!

An interview with Lata Mangeshkar's biographer

An interview with Lata Mangeshkar's biographer

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Do you know Lata Mangeshkar likes to gamble in Las Vegas? Read on for her biographer Nasreen Munni Kabir's fascinating insights on the legendary singer.

Bollywood celebrates Eid through its movies!

Bollywood celebrates Eid through its movies!

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Eid-ul-Fitr has been celebrated in a big way in Hindi films.

Wish Raveena!

Wish Raveena!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

The actress ties the knot on February 22.

Wish Raveena!

Wish Raveena!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

The actress ties the knot on February 22.